Memorials & monuments · East of England
John Howard Statue
In or near Biddenham.
John Howard Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Sir Alfred Gilbert.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the John Howard Statue, the nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the statue is free, and it is accessible to all visitors. The postcode for navigation is MK40 3FA.
About
John Howard Statue is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by Sir Alfred Gilbert.". Coordinates: 52.1355°, -0.4664°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Higgins Bedford is a cultural venue that showcases various exhibitions and events related to art and local history. Visitors can explore a range of displays, including those celebrating local figures and artistic competitions.
From the Wikipedia article
The statue of John Howard, in St Pauls's Square, Bedford, is a bronze of John Howard, erected in 1890, the centenary of Howard's death. The statue is "clothed ... in the travelling dress of the time to denote he was a great traveller." The sculptor was Alfred Gilbert. It stands on an ornate plinth inscribed with his date of birth and death, and the date of the statue's erection. The plinth in turn sits on five octagonal stone steps, raising the total height of the monument to about 20 feet (6.1 m). The statue is a Grade I listed structure.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A previous memorial to Howard erected c. 1820 in Kherson, in modern-day Ukraine, where he died, had fallen into disrepair. In 1889 the Howard Memorial Committee was formed. The committee selected the Market Square as the location for the monument, and Alfred Gilbert as the sculptor. The Market Square was previously the location of a drinking fountain, designed by John Usher, that had been presented to the town by Thomas Wesley Turnley (solicitor, 1809-1875), erected in 1870 and demolished in 1880.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1355, -0.4664
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK40 3FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Phone
- +44 1234 718618
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 5pm; Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday: 2pm - 5pm; closed on Mondays
- Official site
- www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1378882408 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of John Howard, Bedford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: HowardStatueBedford.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Howard Statue?
- John Howard Statue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK40 3FA), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is John Howard Statue?
- John Howard Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Sir Alfred Gilbert.
- How do I get to John Howard Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK40 3FA.
- Who owns John Howard Statue?
- John Howard Statue is owned by | accession =.
- Is John Howard Statue free to visit?
- Yes, John Howard Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Howard Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK40 3FA.